Good morning and welcome to a new weekly reading vlog. I kicked things off in my little “comfort spot” (you guys know the one) and gave a proper reading update because, honestly, I didn’t make a lot of movement last week. I’m still reading Immortal Dark by Tigest Germa (a vampire, Black romantasy situation — you know what I mean), I’m picking up Six Scorched Roses here and there, and I’m also doing Enchanto on audio with my daughter on our school commutes. Later in the vlog I take you along for a grocery reset haul because I decided to start a loose liquid/juice fast. I prep for juicing, talk through what I’m cutting back on (as much dairy as possible), and why I’m doing it — I’ve been feeling bloated, gassy, uncomfortable, and just not okay in my body. I share what worked for me on my first liquid-fast day (green juice + a big smoothie), and how quickly my body reacted when I ate something heavier. Reading-wise, I also started The Other People by C.J. Tudor on audio and I’m already intrigued by the multiple perspectives, the missing child storyline, and the creepy mirror/piano/sand details. I break down what’s happening so far (without spoiling the whole thing) and why I need to concentrate extra hard at the start of thrillers and fantasy to really enjoy them.